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The Prairie Research Institute and the Illinois State Water Survey are seeking two Office Support Specialists to support researchers with administrative functions including purchasing, ChromeRiver, and travel.
Job Summary
Perform a wide variety of office support functions, which require the use of judgment and initiative to operate computer systems that support the needs of PRI and/or the five surveys. Provide office and operational support to administrative staff, research staff, and survey employees.Duties & Responsibilities
Additional Physical Demands
The work of this position takes place in an office setting. The work is sedentary and involves sitting for extended periods of time working at a computer, using a keyboard and mouse, and using repetitive hand motions for data entry.Minimum Qualifications
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the categories below:
A. College coursework in any curriculum, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
B. Work experience performing office/clerical activities, including the use of computer systems.
3. One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to the second level of this series.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
We are hiring for two positions. These are 100% full-time Civil Service 3243 - Office Support Specialist position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/14/2023. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on August 18, 2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Megan Weeks, mkweeks@illinois.edu, or 217-244-4768. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
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Requisition ID: 1019474
Job Category: Administrative Support
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
Full Time
$38k-49k (estimate)
08/09/2023
06/10/2024